Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Shells

"Large pasta shells stuffed with creamy cheese and chopped broccoli are laced with seasoned tomato sauce and baked until piping hot."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 18 jumbo shell-shaped pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 (25.75 ounce) jar Prego® Chunky Garden Combination Italian Sauce

Directions

  1. Stir the ricotta cheese, broccoli, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and black pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into each shell.
  2. Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in a 13x9x2-inch shallow baking dish. Place the filled shells on the sauce. Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until hot.

Footnotes

  • Time-Saving Tip: To thaw the broccoli, microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 348 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by I Eat Bugs   view full review
The stuffing makes enough to fill more than 18 shells, so boil up a few extra. I added a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by Molly   view full review
This is an excellent and simple dish. I've made it twice and it is MUCH better with fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2010 by Megan   view full review
Yummy yummy yummy! I added 1/4 of a red onion chopped, 3 cloves of garlic chopped some oregano...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by VegasVixsin   view full review
I love this recipe! I have made it twice now and I am having so much fun with it. The first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by A Turtle in the Kitchen   view full review
When I made these I took the suggestions of others and cooked up some extra shells,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Tracie   view full review
The recipe is a good start, but too tasteless as is. With some additional spices, this could ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by Sheri S.   view full review
I thought these were pretty good. I'd recommend adding additional seasonings to the ricotta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by TiaMae   view full review
Great way to get kids to eat broccoli
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2012 by carrie8706   view full review
I give this one a solid 5 stars. It's easy and quick to make and it tastes delicious. What...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by Keyton Bowen   view full review
My mom hates to cook so being her kind, loving 22 year old daughter, I am always cooking and...

 

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